California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Jesse Dominguez
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in accordance with Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on the death of Jesse Dominguez from an officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles, California on November 19, 2023. The incident involved officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP). This report is part of ongoing efforts by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide transparency and accountability in law enforcement practices. The report presents a thorough analysis of the incident that outlines DOJ’s findings. After an extensive investigation, DOJ concluded that the evidence does not support filing criminal charges in this case.
“My office is continually working to build a safer California and AB 1506 is crucial in that process. Incidents like these are always tragic,” said Attorney General Bonta. “We hope this report helps bring a sense of clarity to the community and those personally impacted. Our goal is to foster a system that not only protects the rights of individuals but also promotes trust and accountability between law enforcement agencies and Californian communities.”
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, a CHP officer responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian walking in the traffic lanes of the westbound Interstate 105 near the Wilmington Avenue offramp in the City and County of Los Angeles. Upon contacting Mr. Dominguez, the officer asked him to put his bags down and show his hands. Mr. Dominguez did not comply and continued to walk away from the CHP officer. As the officer attempted to handcuff Mr. Dominguez, a fight broke out and Mr. Dominguez shocked the officer with a stun gun. The officer then fatally shot Mr. Dominguez.
Under AB 1506, which requires DOJ to investigate all incidents of officer-involved shootings resulting in the death of an unarmed civilian in the state, DOJ conducted a thorough investigation into this incident and concluded that the evidence does not show, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the officer involved acted without the intent to defend himself and others from what he reasonably believed to be imminent death or serious bodily injury. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support a criminal prosecution of the officer. As such, no further action will be taken in this case.
As part of the investigation, DOJ has identified two recommendations related to this incident. The first recommendation is that CHP should provide additional training on operational safety tactics, including using time, distance, and cover when attempting to detain a non-compliant individual when an officer is acting alone. The second recommendation is that CHP should provide additional training on the legal standard of when deadly force is authorized based upon an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury, under Penal Code section 835a, subdivision (c)(1)(A).
Here is a copy of the report.
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